Tragedy in Ganjam: A Cry for Justice
The horrific murder of a 21-year-old pregnant woman, Puja Swain, in Odisha's Ganjam district has sparked outrage after a viral video showed her crying toddler beside her body. BJD president Naveen Patnaik has urged the Chief Minister for swift action and highlighted the government's duty to ensure justice and safety.
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In a shocking incident that has gripped Odisha's Ganjam district, a video of a distraught three-year-old girl crying next to the body of her murdered pregnant mother has prompted demands for justice. Naveen Patnaik, president of the BJD, has written an urgent letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, urging swift action.
Reports confirm that 21-year-old Puja Swain was hacked to death during a dharna outside her in-law's home, demanding rights for her daughter. The brutal attack occurred in the Hinjili area, fueling public outrage and calls for immediate arrest and punishment of the culprits.
Patnaik stressed the need for state intervention to protect the child who witnessed the crime. Meanwhile, State Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan insists that the government is already taking serious steps to address the grim crime and ensure justice for Swain.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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